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kohlrabi_codex OP t1_izegu0a wrote

Reply to comment by The_eldritch_bitch in Which is better day trip for this time of year - Cape Cod or mountain climb in the Whites? by kohlrabi_codex

Most of my hiking experience has been in the Adirondacks (in the summer lol). Didn’t realize how high risk this was. Thanks for all the input, Cape it is!

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COVID_2019 t1_izehsp0 wrote

Do not attempt the Whites if you don't have experience in the winter. I'm an avid peak bagger myself, but have no experience winter hiking and will not do it unless trained/have the right gear.

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Roszo21 t1_izflv9u wrote

OP, just jumping in to say that there are tons of less challenging/scary but still beautiful winter hikes in NH outside of the White Mountains. I do the Wapack trail every winter and you definitely need gear - quality coat; snow pants, boots; micro spikes; etc. But it's a perfectly doable hike sven for someone who is not a serious hiker and still has some cool views.

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[deleted] t1_izeqgz2 wrote

The whites are beautiful this time of year. Certainly it’s probably safe if you’re doing a couple miles in the flat areas or even something like the basin. Just don’t try to summit a mountain. Spend a day or two in both Lincoln and Conway and there’s a ton to do like B&Bs, breweries, outlets and other shopping, as well as the AMC visitor centers.

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ggtffhhhjhg t1_izizgzw wrote

There are plenty of enjoyable and relatively safe day hikes in outside of the White Mountains in New England if that’s what you’re looking for.

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